Q: Steering Lock
I can't start my car as message displays " Steering Lock" Try Again". I have been at it for two hours by inserting/removing the key fob and no luck so far, any help on what might be please? Many Thanks, Antonio
My car has 90000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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